Easy Team Snack Box Recipe with Homemade Trail Mix and Fresh Fruit Skewers for Perfect Game Day
A simple, colorful snack box featuring homemade trail mix and fresh fruit skewers, perfect for game day or any gathering. Quick to prepare and crowd-pleasing with a balance of sweet, salty, crunchy, and juicy flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 20-22 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (140 g) almonds, raw or roasted
- 1 cup (130 g) unsalted cashews
- 1/4 cup (30 g) pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup (75 g) dried cherries (or dried cranberries or raisins)
- 1/4 cup (20 g) unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/3 cup (60 g) mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 pint (450 g) strawberries, hulled and halved if large
- 1 cup (150 g) green grapes
- 1 cup (165 g) fresh pineapple chunks (canned works too, drained well)
- 2 medium kiwis, peeled and sliced
- Bamboo skewers or reusable metal skewers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds evenly on a baking sheet. Roast for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant. Let cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine roasted nuts and seeds with dried cherries, coconut flakes, dark chocolate chips (if using), ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Toss gently to mix evenly. Adjust salt or cinnamon to taste.
- Wash and dry all fresh fruit thoroughly. Hull and halve strawberries if large. Peel and slice kiwis into thick rounds or half-moons. Cut pineapple into bite-sized chunks. Keep grapes whole, rinsed and dried.
- Thread fruit pieces onto skewers, alternating colors and shapes for visual appeal (e.g., strawberry half, grape, kiwi slice, pineapple chunk). Fill skewers with about 5-6 pieces, leaving space at ends for handling.
- Divide trail mix into small individual containers or snack bags. Arrange fruit skewers neatly beside or in a separate compartment of the snack box.
- If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate fruit skewers to keep fresh. Trail mix can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for several days.
Notes
Roasting nuts enhances flavor but can be skipped using pre-roasted nuts. Keep trail mix and fruit skewers separate to maintain texture. Fruit skewers are best eaten within 24 hours and kept refrigerated. For nut allergies, substitute nuts with roasted chickpeas or seeds. Add a small container of Greek yogurt or honey-lemon dressing for dipping fruit skewers if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One snack box contai
- Calories: 320350
- Sugar: 1520
- Sodium: 150200
- Fat: 1820
- Saturated Fat: 23
- Carbohydrates: 3035
- Fiber: 57
- Protein: 79
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